Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
Roma
They call it the "Square Colosseum" for good reason. This striking rationalist palace, commissioned by Mussolini and now home to Fendi, serves up 54 perfect arches of travertine stone and a welcome break from Rome's tourist madness.
Iconic rationalist architecture
Square Colosseum nickname
Fendi headquarters
Mussolini-era landmark
Tips
🏛️"truly an oasis for those interested in architecture"
🚂take the train, 45 min from city center
📸views of surrounding EUR district are worth the trip
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
RomaOpen
They call it the "Square Colosseum" for good reason. This striking rationalist palace, commissioned by Mussolini and now home to Fendi, serves up 54 perfect arches of travertine stone and a welcome break from Rome's tourist madness.
Iconic rationalist architecture
Square Colosseum nickname
Fendi headquarters
Mussolini-era landmark
Tips
🏛️"truly an oasis for those interested in architecture"
🚂take the train, 45 min from city center
📸views of surrounding EUR district are worth the trip